Head of Preparatory School
Sustainability in Prep
The current Redlands Strategic Plan has sustainability as one of the driving key pillars. In Prep, our very own Carty Haverhals, is working hard to embed sustainability into our learning and workplace experiences. Currently our students are spending time with David Harrington, an ethnobotanist, to learn about the amazing world of what grows and lives in our own gardens. It is never too early to develop an understanding of the importance that sustainability plays in our lives. I am very proud of the way the Prep students are embracing sustainability by taking action. I encourage you to talk to your child about ways they can take action at home.
Our Yr 2 Sustainability Captains are now visible in the playground, we have gardening and bug adventure lunchtime clubs, and in addition, our Prep students are making use of their food scraps by feeding our worm farm.
Save the Date!
K-6 Sleep and Healthy Routines Discussion
DATE: Tuesday 28 February 2023 (Week 5)
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
LOCATION: Junior School Arnold Library
All of us need regular, high-quality sleep, and helping your child get a good night’s sleep can enhance both their general functioning during the day, and their mental health and well-being. The establishment and development of healthy routines is without a doubt a critical aspect to help parents prepare their child for a sound sleep. The Junior School Counselling team is excited to welcome parents and caregivers to the Junior School Arnold Library to attend a topic talk on Sleep and Healthy Routines, where we will focus on the following items:
- The importance of sleep and its connection to brain and mood
- Common difficulties: nightmares, digital media, separation
- How to create and implement healthy routines
To register, please fill out the following form.
If you have any general questions you’d like us to address, please fill out this anonymous voluntary form.
Thank you and we very much look forward to seeing you at the Redlands Junior School.
Upcoming Events
All families are encouraged to keep an eye on the Pulse calendar for any upcoming events. Two events that will be advertised next week in more detail are:
Prep School Technology Information Session
Wednesday 8 March (8.45-10am).
Kindergarten ‘How do I help my child at home’ Reading Workshop
Monday 13 March (8.30am-9am)
Calling on Volunteers
Thank you to all the parents and carers who have emailed teachers regarding their willingness to volunteer this term. We have some book coverers already helping to get our new readers into the classroom.
Our aim is to have our volunteer network up and running by Week 6. Please ensure that you have your WWCC emailed to me by Friday 3 March. Your class teacher will be emailing volunteers directly with the classroom need. Thank you again for supporting the Prep School.
If you are wanting to volunteer for the Wellbeing Lunchtime Clubs, please be aware that it will be a weekly commitment for the term. You are welcome to volunteer for one or all lunchtimes! Email Ms Fiebiger directly for more details at nfiebiger@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Friday 17 February Notice
All parents are notified that with the Twilight Parent function on the Senior Campus this week, the Junior Campus will be hosting Debating for our teams in Yrs 5-12 and classrooms across both Prep and Junior Schools will be utilised. Our usual after school programs such as Prep Sport, Chess and Dance will continue to operate as normal but please be aware that there is likely to be increased traffic around the campus until 9pm.
Redlands App
Stay connected and informed with the Redlands App. This essential tool keeps you updated on all the latest news and events in our school community. Seamlessly integrating with Pulse, you can view your news and notices, groups, and calendar.
This year, we’re excited to introduce a new activities section that allows you to easily view your child’s activities, from Prep after school Sports to Music lessons. You’ll receive push notifications for any session cancellations or changes to your child’s cocurricular activities.
It’s easy to get started! Download the Redlands App from Google Play or the Apple App Store and log in with your Redlands parent account. For more information and an overview of features, visit the Redlands App section on Pulse.
A Message from the School Chaplains
We enjoyed joining together to pray with parents and staff earlier this week at our Redlands Community Prayer Gathering held at St Peter’s Cremorne. Our next meeting will be in March and all are warmly welcome to join us.
We have so much to be grateful for at the start of this new year and during Junior Campus Chapel this term we are spotlighting gratitude. We have created a Gratitude Gallery in each of the reception areas. Check out the students’ fabulous illustrations and some examples gratitude. On Valentine’s Day in the Senior Campus, we tried to ‘spread the love of Jesus’ and remind each student that they are uniquely valued and loved by handing out heart lollipops at each gate.
Each campus has launched their lunchtime Christian groups for the term with K-2 on Wednesday (TGIL), 3-6 on Friday (TGIF) and Monday (Lumos) for 7-12. We are looking forward to welcoming any interested students to these groups.
Ms Kirsten Philips
Ms Fiona McKenzie
School Chaplains
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848